What is the law regarding Power of authority to conduct inquiry, etc? Section 23 of The BTP (Prohibition) Amendment Act 2016
The Initiating Officer, after obtaining prior approval of the Approving Authority, shall have power to conduct or cause to be conducted any inquiry or investigation in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account or other documents, in respect of any other relevant matters under this Act.
Section 21 Power to call for information
Section 22 Power of authority to impound documents
Section 23 Power of authority to conduct inquiry, etc
CHAPTER IV ATTACHMENT, ADJUDICATION AND CONFISCATION
Section 24 Notice and attachment of property involved in benami transaction
Section 25 Manner of service of notice
Section 26 Adjudication of benami property
Section 27 Confiscation and vesting of benami property
Section 28 Management of properties confiscated
Section 29 Possession of the property
CHAPTER V APPELLATE TRIBUNAL